Shadow Poliwrath
Water/Fighting-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 573.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Hydro Pump
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Counter is an Elite TM move. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Poliwrath takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 573
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,477 CP
Shadow Poliwrath moves
4 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Rock Smash STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Counter Best STAB Elite | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Power Up Punch STAB | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Submission STAB Elite | Fighting | 55 | 50 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.10 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Up Punch | Fighting | 20 | 35 | 0.57 | Buff / debuff |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Submission | Fighting | 60 | 50 | 1.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Submission is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Poliwrath
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Poliwrath knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 64 | 2,235 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 64 | 2,419 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,441 | 1,514 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,792 | 1,884 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,441 | 1,514 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,089 | 1,145 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,441 | 1,514 |
Is Shadow Poliwrath good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Poliwrath has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (184 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 114 |
| Lv 3 | 192 |
| Lv 4 | 270 |
| Lv 5 | 348 |
| Lv 6 | 426 |
| Lv 7 | 504 |
| Lv 8 | 583 |
| Lv 9 | 661 |
| Lv 10 | 739 |
| Lv 11 | 812 |
| Lv 12 | 886 |
| Lv 13 | 960 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,034 |
| Lv 15 | 1,108 |
| Lv 16 | 1,182 |
| Lv 17 | 1,256 |
| Lv 18 | 1,330 |
| Lv 19 | 1,403 |
| Lv 20 | 1,477 |
| Lv 21 | 1,551 |
| Lv 22 | 1,625 |
| Lv 23 | 1,699 |
| Lv 24 | 1,773 |
| Lv 25 | 1,847 |
| Lv 26 | 1,921 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,995 |
| Lv 28 | 2,069 |
| Lv 29 | 2,142 |
| Lv 30 | 2,216 |
| Lv 31 | 2,253 |
| Lv 32 | 2,290 |
| Lv 33 | 2,327 |
| Lv 34 | 2,364 |
| Lv 35 | 2,401 |
| Lv 36 | 2,438 |
| Lv 37 | 2,475 |
| Lv 38 | 2,512 |
| Lv 39 | 2,549 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,586 |
| Lv 41 | 2,618 |
| Lv 42 | 2,652 |
| Lv 43 | 2,685 |
| Lv 44 | 2,718 |
| Lv 45 | 2,752 |
| Lv 46 | 2,786 |
| Lv 47 | 2,820 |
| Lv 48 | 2,854 |
| Lv 49 | 2,889 |
| Lv 50 | 2,923 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0062
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 54.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0062_POKEMON_POLIWRATH_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Poliwrath in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwrath's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Poliwrath's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwrath takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Poliwrath's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwrath reaches 2,923 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,586 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Poliwrath?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Poliwrath shows 1,477 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,847 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Poliwrath in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwrath spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Poliwrath be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Poliwrath depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.